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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.49, 9,256.32 and 2,274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.49, 9,256.32 and 2,274.39 is: 3,411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.49 : 9,256.32 = 2,274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.49/9,256.32 = 2,274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.49x = 9,256.32 × 2,274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.49x = 21,052,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,052,481.64/6,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.80

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